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Head of rail systems

Birmingham (West Midlands)
Navartis
Posted: 15 June
Offer description

A leading international railway infrastructure contractor and operator, specializing in

The design, construction, maintenance, and renewal of railway systems are looking to hire a Head of Rail Systems lead and manage the delivery of multidisciplinary rail systems across light rail projects within the Midland Metro Alliance (MMA) and Urban Portfolio, ensuring safe, compliant and integrated delivery of signaling, track interfaces, power and communication systems, from design through construction, integration and commissioning.


The role ensures delivery to time, cost and quality, whilst maximizing value and maintaining alignment with company and client objectives.


Key Areas of Responsibility & Accountability


* Lead systems delivery across signaling, track interfaces, power and communication systems
* Deliver works in accordance with program, cost and quality targets
* Manage integration across multidisciplinary systems and interfaces
* Construction interface: coordinate with civils, highways and utilities in urban environments
* Lead Testing & Commissioning and Entry into Service activities including FAT, SAT and integration testing
* Lead on the provision of Entry into Service and Health and Safety File documentation
* Manage risk, opportunities and change processes
* Ensure compliance with contracts, standards, safety cases and relevant legislation
* Interface with TfWM, operators and stakeholders
* Management of Systems team
* Develop and lead systems Supply chain
* Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned
* As you will expect the organisation may change from time to time and you will be expected to meet the operational requirements.
* Any other reasonable duties as required from time to time.


Person Specification


The job holder will have; (summary of the type of experience, general capabilities, skills, knowledge, training requirements (e.g. PTS) the ideal person would have)


* Extensive experience in rail / light rail systems delivery, in complex turnkey projects, throughout all the phases of the project, from inception to construction, T&C and Handover.
* Strong signalling and integration background
* Experience in construction and commissioning phases
* GRIP/ Stage gate lifecycle knowledge
* Commercial and contractual awareness (NEC)
* Leadership and stakeholder management capability


Qualifications


* Degree or equivalent in Engineering discipline (desirable)
* Membership of relevant professional body (desirable)


Salary will be negotiable dependant on experience circa £90,000 - £100,000 plus package including;


* 26 days Annual Leave
* Industry leading Life Assurance
* Healthcare Cash Plan
* Pension Scheme
* Bonus


For a full in-depth job description and for immediate consideration for the Head of Rail Systems please apply now for immediate consideration


Navartis are an equality and diversity recruitment agent and employer.

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